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On Birthdays (56)

Years ago, since we had many newcomers, our department leader passed around paper requesting everyone’s birthday. Being me, I write December 7, 1941.

Of course the few that really knew me chuckled and let it pass. Sure enough, when that day arrived, a fellow worker greets me with a “happy birthday”, and of course I’m denying that it was my birthday. She didn’t believe me, but promised not to tell anyone.

I don’t make a big deal about my birthday. I like it when someone remembers, but I’m not one to bring attention to myself. NO … today is not my birthday, but as an Aquarian, the day has past. So today I honor the number 56; and thanks Mo for sparking the idea.

No retired baseball uniforms, but 56 was worn by Jim Bouton, Dave Righetti, Tug McGraw (only his first year), and probably countless September callups

56 in not a common NBA number, thus only worn by 2 players: Francisco Elson and Brandon Hunter

(18)56, the year of the first Republican to run for president (John Fremont)

56 A.D. was a leap year starting on a Thursday

56 B.C. had a made for TV event

According to Wikipedia,
Clodia accuses her former lover Marcus Caelius Rufus of trying to poison her. The trial ends with the defendant acquitted thanks to the Pro Caelio speech of Marcus Tullius Cicero.

Patti,
Glad you enjoyed it. At least I didn’t send you 57. 😉 I occasionally do these number posts to mark a birthday/anniversary, etc. So, 57 is waiting on this site for you. (In the sidebar, Categories > Numbers). Thanks for checking it out!